Muhammad Husayn Khan Mushtaq
Muhammad Husayn | |
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Aghakishi beg | |
Successor | Haji Khan |
Died | August, 1780 |
Burial | |
House | House of Black Monk |
Father | Hasan agha |
Muhammad Husayn Khan Mushtaq (Persian: محمد حسین خان مشتاق, Azerbaijani: محمد حسین خان موشتاق / Məhəmməd Hüseyn xan Müştaq), was the third khan of Shaki. He was described as a courageous but ruthless man by Abbasgulu agha Bakikhanov.[1]
Early years
He was a grandson of
Reign
Despite his succession, naib of Arash, Malik Ali, who was now styled "Sultan of Arash" did not acknowledge his suzerainty. Only in 1761 he was put under vassalage of the khanate thanks to the interference of Fatali khan Afshar who was at time campaigning in Karabakh.[2] Malik Ali was killed shortly thereafter by the khan.
He became allied to
Soon in August 1768, an uncovered plot worsened the relation between allies. Manaf Zarnavai, who was instructed by Muhammad Husayn khan, was aiming to overthrow the Quba rule and incorporate Shirvan to Shaki as a whole. However their conspiracy was discovered by
Death
While he managed to keep his throne, he was not unrivalled, his uncle Jafar agha was a popular rival, who claimed the throne by virtue of being a son of Haji Chalabi. Husayn khan chose to murder him in 1770, which caused his other uncle Haji Abdulqadir to rebel and flee to the mountains. Abdulqadir was allied with the Arash Sultanate beys, Haji Chalabi's cousin Haji Rasul and other nobility members who were feeling begrudged because of the recent execution. Muhammad Husayn sent his son Muhammad Hasan to negotiate, however he was imprisoned and sent to Karabakh. Khan was later ambushed by his uncle Haji Abdulqadir in 1780, who along with his 70 men invaded the khan's house and captured him while killing his son Ahmad. He was forced to resign between 22 and 29 August and subsequently killed.[4]
Family
He had four sons:
Legacy
His reign is mostly known for cultural activities as he was interested in arts. The Palace of Shaki Khans was one of his main ambitious projects alongside the Shakikhanov's Palace and the Shaki Khan's Mosque. Along with these, he also wrote poetry under the pen name Müştaq (Enamored).
Gallery
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Shaki Khan's Mosque
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House of Shakikhanovs
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Palace of the Shaki khans'
References
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- ^ Shakikhanov, Karim agha. "KERIM AGA FATEH. BRIEF HISTORY OF SHEKI KHANS". www.drevlit.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2019-07-01.
- ^ ABDULLAEV, Gasi Benbud (1965). Azerbaijan in the XVIII century and its relationship with Russia. [With maps.] (in Russian). pp. 221–225.
- ^ "Reports of A. V. Suvorov to Prince G. A. Potemkin". www.vostlit.info (in Russian). Retrieved 2019-07-01.